r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 21 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/eawlot3000 Aug 21 '22

Is this the biggest canada's firearms subreddit? am i on the right way? btw im a international student(20yo) in canada, can i buy a gun legally?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Aug 21 '22

Once you take the CFSC and/or CRFSC and apply for your PAL or rPAL, yes you will be able to purchase a gun in 6 or 8 months. You will need references for that application as well.

https://www.ofah.org/firearmslicences/

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u/salazar_0333 on/qc Aug 21 '22

yes you will be able to purchase a gun in 6 or 8 months.

If OP is in Ontario I was told recently the wait is 9 months now

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u/Regular_Speed2124 Aug 21 '22

is that 9 months since send the application?

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u/justonimmigrant Aug 21 '22

9 months from when the RCMP receives it